A staple of my summer event calendar is the Chalke History Festival, a mix of re-enactments, talks and performances that can entertain for a day or a week, depending on budget. Spending too much money in Waterstones, watching WWII artillery in action and exploring a Royal Naval Commando Beachmaster station were all highlights. However, it … Continue reading Chalke History Festival: Important Dates in History
Napoleon Bonaparte is a figure that has loomed large in the history of Europe. As Emperor of France, he ruled over an empire that stretched from the Spanish coast to the borders of Russia (and a little beyond). As a man his life was filled with political intrigue, family drama and a passionate, enduring love, … Continue reading Napoleon review
When it comes to history, the Second World War is arguably the period that interests me the most. If you were to look at my historical book shelf, it dominates. Yet, I must acknowledge that my understanding of the period leading up to the declaration of War on September 3, 1939, is limited at best. … Continue reading Appeasing Hitler: Chamberlain, Churchill and the Road to War by Tim Bouverie
Ever since the Second World War ended, 75 years ago, historians and commentators have pulled apart the Bombing War, examining it in exacting detail and passing their knowledge onto the general public through books, documentaries and podcasts. It’s reached the point where you’d think nothing new could be added to the conversation. Yet ‘new’ is … Continue reading Lancaster: The Forging of a Very British Legend by John Nichol
I walked away from the cinema in love with the BlacKkKlansman because it’s a film that managed to be emotionally charged, funny and make a point all at the same time.
Earlier this year, my family and I took a trip back in time to a defining period of the 20th Century…then known as the War to End All Wars… now referred to as the First World War… as we headed to Ypres in Belgium to visit the battlefield and trace the relatives who never returned from … Continue reading Adventures – Ypres 2018
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